December 2025 Events in Tokyo

The Tokyo Art Book Fair

The Tokyo Art Book Fair gathers over 300 exhibitors from around the world for an art book fair.

Meiji Jingu Gaien Autumn Leaves Illumination

In late fall the ginkgo trees in Meiji Jingū Shrine's outer gardens turn bright yellow.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Chichibu Night Festival

Head out to Chichibu for one of Japan's biggest float festivals.

Autumn Evening Illumination at Rikugien Gardens

A fall foliage viewing illumination event.

Akibasan Fire Festival

This aptly named festival focuses on protection from fire.

Oji Tori-no-Ichi Fair

Explore one of Tokyo's best kept secrets at this historic festival for fortune and prosperity.

Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Philippine Festival

This festival promises to be Japan's biggest Philippines event of the year.

Kamakura Hasedera Temple Autumn Illuminations

See the beauty of autumn nights at Kamakura's Hasedera Temple Illuminations.

Õtaguro Park Autumn Illumination

Take a walk and enjoy the changing colors of the autumn leaves even at night in Ogikubo.

Tokyo Comic Con 2025

See famous celebrities, browse unique merchandise, and check out the unique cosplay dedicated to Western comics.

Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival

Japan's autumn leaves are a sight to rival even the famous cherry blossom blooms, and Mt Takao is one of the choicest spots to see them.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

The 47 Rōnin Winter Festival

The 47 Rōnin Winter Festival is a somber event that commemorates the 47 rōnin.

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival

Spend this four day festival perusing over 50,000 unique and limited items to customize your stationary package to exactly your style.

Belgian Beer Weekend Shinjuku 2025

Belgian Beer Weekend gives you the chance to sample some of the best Belgian beer in the game.

Japan Cumbia Festival 2025

Tangle with South American cumbia music at this unique cultural music experience.

Akutai Bad Mouthing Festival

Shout, scramble, and embrace the chaos at this centuries-old festival dedicated to cursing.

118th Wonderland Market

A market specializing in miniature vintage cars.

Setagaya Boroichi Market II

Check out this flea market with more than 700 vendors.

Sensōji Temple Hagoita-Ichi Fair

Buy hagoita (good luck charm bats) at Sensōji Temple's Hagoita-Ichi Festival.

End of Year Festival at Nishiarai Daishi Temple

Visit Nisharai Daishi Temple's end of year festival to buy lucky charms and festival food.